French Police

A French couple was arrested after the remains of five infants were discovered in their apartment in Orange, southern France.

French police have opened a murder investigation after discovering the remains of five newborns in cardboard boxes at a couple's home in southeastern France. The bodies were found following a home birth of a healthy baby, leading hospital staff to alert prosecutors.

French firefighters are battling major wildfires in the southwest that have destroyed 42,000 hectares, leading to thousands of evacuations. Authorities are working to prevent burglaries in evacuated areas as some fires have stabilized.

A person tampered with a temperature sensor at a Parisian airport to win a $20,000 bet on Polymarket, a prediction-market platform. French police are investigating the incident, which involves trespassing and equipment tampering, while concerns grow about how prediction markets may incentivize manipulating real-world events. A White House teleprompter operator also reportedly earned over $100,000 by betting on President Trump’s speeches via Kalshi.

France commemorated the Vel d’Hiv roundup, a 1942 mass arrest of Jews by French police, following the vandalism of a Paris plaque honoring rescuers.

French police are investigating suspected pyromaniacs linked to wildfires near Paris. Five individuals, including a volunteer fire fighter, have been arrested for allegedly starting the blazes intentionally, while a second suspect admitted to accidentally igniting a fire with a discarded cigarette.

A Ukrainian woman, Anastasia Berezovska, is linked to a bomb left outside a Ukrainian oligarch's home in Monaco, which injured Vadym Iermolaiev. A military intelligence officer testified to witnessing her murder, with evidence suggesting involvement of Kyiv's intelligence agencies.

French police arrested around 20 people in Paris as demonstrators defied a ban to protest against repression and executions in Iran. The rally was prohibited due to concerns about potential clashes with regime supporters amid a tense national and international context.

French police banned a planned Iranian opposition rally in Paris, citing a risk of violence. The National Resistance Council of Iran criticized the last-minute cancellation as unjustified.

An Iraqi people smuggler was caught by French police with a deflated boat he claimed was a paddling pool but avoided jail. The individual was apprehended in France over an item he described as a recreational pool rather than a smuggling vessel.

French police in Paris managed clashes following PSG's Champions League final victory over Arsenal, leading to hundreds of arrests and more than 50 officers injured during the unrest.

A nine-year-old boy was rescued by French police after being allegedly locked in a cupboard for 15 days by his stepfather. The incident highlights concerns about child welfare and domestic abuse in France.

French police temporarily suspended extra EU border checks at Dover, causing over two-hour delays for travelers at the cross-Channel ferry terminal in Kent. The disruptions occurred a month after the EU’s digital entry-exit system (EES) became fully operational.

The launch of limited-edition Swatch watches in collaboration with Audemars Piguet caused chaos in several European cities and New York, with hundreds queuing and French police firing teargas to restore order. The Royal Pop timepieces were highly sought after, leading to crowding and scuffles. Stores were closed for safety reasons in some areas.

French police warn of drunk deer during a season of inebriation, with an article discussing the issue on The New York Times website. The article has garnered comments and points on a news platform. French authorities seem to be taking measures to address the situation.

Migrants are attempting to cross the Channel in small boats, with French police reportedly not intervening, and the number of crossings expected to reach 200,000. The situation has raised concerns about safety and security. The migrants are taking significant risks to make the journey.

A poll asks if French police should use knives to deflate migrant boats heading to England. The question raises concerns about migration and border control. The method proposed is controversial.

French police used a knife to stop a migrant small boat, prompting a report to a human rights watchdog. The incident raises concerns about the treatment of migrants by French authorities. The use of a knife to stop the boat has been criticized.

French police are investigating suspected tampering with weather devices linked to an unusual bet on Polymarket, a prediction market platform. This follows ongoing allegations of rigging and manipulation on the site.

French police are investigating a suspected case of weather device tampering linked to an unusual bet on Polymarket, a prediction market platform. The incident highlights ongoing allegations of rigging and manipulation on Polymarket, raising concerns about the integrity of such platforms.

French police are investigating claims of tampering with weather sensors at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, following unusual temperature readings that coincided with suspicious winning bets on Polymarket. The data from Météo-France's station was used to settle wagers on Paris temperatures for March and early April.

Elon Musk, owner of X, and CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned for voluntary interviews with French police in Paris on April 20 regarding sexualized AI images on the platform. Musk failed to appear for the questioning.

French police rescued a mother and child after they were kidnapped in a $400,000 cryptocurrency ransom attack, known as a 'wrench attack.' The police's successful intervention highlights the growing threat of crypto-related crimes.

A mother and her ten-year-old son were rescued after a 20-hour kidnapping in France, during which the father was extorted for hundreds of thousands of euros. The incident highlights ongoing crypto-related criminal activities in the country.

French police arrested students in Paris during a sit-in protesting a controversial anti-Semitism law. The protest highlights tensions over the legislation, which has sparked debate.

French police are monitoring migrants attempting to cross to the UK by sea, following a recent incident where four migrants died during a similar attempt. The situation highlights ongoing risks associated with maritime border crossings.

French police are observed doing little to prevent migrants from overcrowding dinghies for the Channel crossing, despite the UK's recent £16.5m funding for border patrols. The incident highlights tensions over responsibility for managing migrant flows between France and the UK.